The colours of the Deccani painting Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola are vibrant. Which colour is dominant in it, complemented by green?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Red
Option (1) Red — Correct. Red is dominant and is complemented by green.
Option (2) Blue — Incorrect. Blue is the minor colour of Composite Horse, with its shades of brown.
Option (3) Purple — Incorrect. Purple hue is amply applied in the Diwan of Hafiz pages from Golconda.
Option (4) Brown — Incorrect. Shades of brown make up the limited colour schema of Composite Horse.
NCERT (2026-27): “Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola An intriguing work in the collection of National Museum, New Delhi, titled Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola, an important member of the Ragamala family of the Indian musical mode, dates back to around 1590–95. …The colours are vibrant. Red is dominant and is complimented by green.”
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